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Hard Currency: The Criminalized Diamond Economy of the Democratic Republic of Congo and its Neighbours

This report links the wars in Angola and the Congo, along with other conflicts in Central Africa, to the massive illicit trade in conflict diamonds. Concludes with recommendations for countries in Central Africa, the United Nations, the Kimberley Process and donor agencies.

Publication Date

June 21, 2002

Country

Angola, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo

Focus Area

Illicit Trade and Financing, Regulatory and Legal Reform

Natural Resource

Diamonds

Languages Available

English
French

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